Obituaries for Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Tuesday

Sep 28, 2010 at 3:52 AM

Elda Mae Butler

Elda Mae Butler, 73, of Amarillo died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with the Rev. Cliff Houghton, of Fairview Assembly of God, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40.

Elda Mae moved to Amarillo from Plano 17 years ago. She was a member of Fairview Assembly of God. Elda loved fishing and quilting. She also loved her family and was the happiest when everyone was around her. She was a loving sister, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

Elda was preceded in death by her loving parents Andrew Jackson and Susan Pearl Baskin; two brothers Marvin and Gene Baskin and sister Charlene Bragg.

Survivors include a daughter, Regina Stae of Allen; two sisters, Mary Richerson and husband Olen and Othel Osborn, both of Amarillo; two grandchildren, Kyle Henson and Misty Henson; and lots of nieces and nephews

The family will receive visitors today from 4 until 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Valleyview Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Larry Dunlap officiating. Private family burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Mrs. Fisher was a member of Valleyview Church of the Nazarene.

She was preceded in death by her husband, H.M. Fisher; a son, Ricky Fisher; and a daughter, Jean Taff.

She is survived by one son, Ralph Douglas Fisher of Wichita Falls; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six sisters; and a brother.

The family requests memorials be made to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105

Sign the online guest book at www.coxfuneralhomeamarillo.com.

Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2010

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Robert Kyle Garner

Robert Kyle Garner, 42, of Amarillo died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. today in First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Murray Gossett, Monsignor Joseph Tash and Mr. Max Brown officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Sharp Cemetery in Sharp, Texas. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.

On Sept. 25, 2010, Kyle was finally made perfect. Those who know him know he faced the trials and tribulations of life with uncommon courage, grace and an ever present smile. Kyle lived with joy and his sweet spirit affected everyone that was fortunate enough to come in contact with him.

Kyle was born in Amarillo on Oct. 1, 1967. At an early age, Kyle surrendered his life to God at Camp Kanakuk and continued to do so each day of his life thereafter. Kyle graduated from Tascosa High School in 1986, and went on to obtain a degree in psychology from Stanford University, and a master's degree from Stephen F. Austin University in rehabilitation counseling. Gov. Rick Perry appointed Kyle to serve on the Texas State Board of Architecture. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Kyle authored and published a book about his remarkable life titled, "Whatever It Takes."

The family appreciates the numerous friends and health care providers for the love and support shown to Kyle throughout his life.

Kyle was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Garner, in 2005; and two brothers-in-law, Richard Tankersley and Ron Matschek.

He is lovingly survived by his mother, Carolyn Garner; three sisters, Synde Matschek of Amarillo, Jan Tankersley of Lubbock and Jennifer Nicholson and husband Tim of Denton; four nieces; and four nephews.

The family received visitors from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials be to Second Chance Foundation, 1600 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.

Walter "Butch" Morris was born on June 27, 1950, to Gene Morris and Beulah Edwards in Matador. He was a member of the Baptist Church and served in the United States Army. Butch spent most of his life as a cowboy and more recently a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, and his favorite place to fish was Fort Cobb, Okla. He was a horse trainer and spent his time breaking horses. Butch had a generous and loving demeanor. He had lived in Oklahoma City for several years but had moved to Amarillo to be with his family.

He is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Graves and husband Johnny of Amarillo, Zela Young and husband Manuel of Sunray and Delma Collingsworth and husband Mike of Ty; a stepfather, Jim Chambers of Amarillo; special friends, Rebecca, Cathy, Matt, David and Carol; and many nieces and nephews.

Norma was born Nov. 14, 1927, in Fort Worth to William Walter and Frances Mae Bridges. She was a homemaker and a "Nana" all her life. She married Glenn Quattlebaum on Jan. 1, 1946, in Amarillo. Norma was a member of Polk Street United Methodist Church. She worked as a volunteer at Baptist St. Anthony's for many years.

Norma enjoyed playing bridge and dancing. She loved to go to the mountains and loved to go fishing with her family. Norma also loved listening to her son play music and watching her daughter play tennis. She was known for attending every sporting event of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always their biggest supporter and No. 1 fan. Norma was also known as Fort Worth's "Shirley Temple," who performed and danced in numerous talent shows. She was one of the most kind-hearted, sweetest and giving people in the world. She always put everyone before herself. Everyone who knew Nana loved her.

A special token of gratitude is offered to the BSA Hospice staff by the family.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Quattlebaum; a son, Jim Quattlebaum; her parents, William Walter and Frances Mae Bridges; and a sister, Billie Margaret Lane.

Norma is survived by a son, Joe Quattlebaum and wife Tina of Amarillo; a daughter, Jeannie Robbins of Amarillo; two granddaughters, Amy Watson and husband Matthew and Mandi Bone and fiance Jared Brittain, both of Amarillo; two grandsons, Sam Quattlebaum of Amarillo and Travis Alton of Austin; three great-grandchildren, Peyton Ornelas, Bentlee Phipps and Matthew Watson, all of Amarillo; many nieces and nephews; and special family friends, Deloris King and her daughter Jessica Giles, both of Pampa.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Mark retired from Santa Fe Railroad after 20 years of service. He will be remembered for his passionate love for God and his sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Robert M. and Betty Jane D'Arcy.

Mark is survived by his daughter, Tara D'Arcy of Houston; a son, Scottye Tanner D'Arcy of Amarillo; a brother, Robert M. D'Arcy of Bakersfield, Calif.; and a sister, Cindy D'Arcy Tice of The Woodlands.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes all donations be sent to the Epilepsy Foundation of America, 8301 Professional Place, Landover, MD 20785 (www.epilepsy foundation.org).

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Monsignor Joe Bixenman officiating. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Mrs. De Mercado was born Jan. 26, 1934, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Jesus and Antonia Mendoza. She married Manuel Mercado and was a homemaker.

She is survived by four sons, Eduardo Mercado of Sunray and David Mercado, Victor Manuel Mercado and Ramiro Mercado, all of Perryton; three daughters, Adela Gonzalez and Olivia Rosales, both of Perryton, and Isabel Zamora of Sunray; five sisters, Luz Menoza, Elena Mendoza, Olivia Mendoza and Ester Mendoza, all of Chihuahua, and Socorro Mendoza of Liberal, Kan.; two brothers, Jesus Mendoza of Dumas and Conrrado Mendoza of Chihuahua; 25 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Pampa with Steve Huckins, a family friend, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Mrs. Dykes had been a resident of Skellytown since 1943, moving to Wichita, Kan., in 2004. She worked for Furr's Cafeteria in Pampa for 15 years, retiring in 1987.

Survivors include two daughters, Tawanna Sinclair of Wichita and Janice Covert of Westland, Mich.; a son, Charles E. Dykes of Skellytown; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2010

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Eugene Hernandez

TULIA - Eugene Hernandez Sr., 87, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010.

A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel in Tulia. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel with John Love of Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery by Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

Mr. Hernandez was born May 2, 1923, in Nordheim. He married Estella Arrendondo on Feb. 15, 1952, in Yorktown.

Survivors include his wife of Tulia; five daughters, Ciria Lopez of Amarillo, Estella Hernandez of Bradenton, Fla., Sylvia Tucker of Paducah, Edelia Aleman of Allen, and Clara Molina of Lubbock; four sons, Eugene Hernandez Jr. and Lorenzo Hernandez, both of Tulia, and Elojio Hernandez and Manuel Hernandez, both of Amarillo; a sister, Teodora Moy of Floresville; 21 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren.

Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2010

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George Don Hillis Sr.

CLARENDON - George Don Hillis Sr., 80, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with the Rev. Lloyd Stice, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Hillis was born Dec. 15, 1929, in Memphis to George Dewey and Loyd Foreman Hillis. He married Rue Zell Ryan on March 2, 1957, in Clovis, N.M.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, George Don Hillis Jr. of Clarendon and Monty Ryan Reed of Moore, Okla.; a daughter, Trudy Smith of Austin; two brothers, Edward Hillis of Rupert, Idaho, and Tommie Hillis of North Carolina; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Citizens Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 983, Clarendon, TX 79226; or the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, 420 S. Jefferson St., Clarendon, TX 79226.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church in Tulia. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulia by Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

Survivors include three children, Gary Don Hutson of Quincy, Mich., Pandy Sue Bell of Lubbock and Penny Marie Mitchell of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sisters, Martha Hooper and Elliouse House, both of Tulia; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2010

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Sue Pitts

FRITCH - Sue Pitts, 69, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, in Amarillo.

Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Pitts was born Sunday, Sept. 21, 1941, in Littlefield. She married Paul Pitts on June 12, 1980, in Stinnett.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Stewart Moss of Borger; two brothers, Troy Rogers of Borger and Charles Rogers of Marble Falls; and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in Memory Gardens by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Story moved to Pampa in 1963, and lived there until 2003, when she moved to Amarillo. She was a homemaker and a seamstress. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Pampa. Later, when she lived with her daughter, she attended Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Amarillo and Calvary Baptist Church in Panhandle.

Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Story of Panhandle; a son, Robert Story of League City; two grandsons; a granddaughter; a brother, S.W. Keeton of Big Springs; three sisters, Myrtle Caudell of Richardson, Gracie Boyett of Borger and Lena Payne of Slidell, La.; and five great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Calvary Baptist Church of Panhandle, 803 Maple St., Panhandle, TX 79068.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Myatt Funeral Home in Buffalo. Graveside services will be in High Point Cemetery in Buffalo immediately following memorial services.

Mr. Ketron was born July 15, 1949, to Calvin W. Ketron Sr. and Frances Louise Ketron in Woodward. He married Christina Stucky Ketron on April 1, 1999.

He is survived by his wife; his mother; a son, Calvin W. Ketron III; seven daughters, Monica Ketron, Calli Woods and Tamara Schale, both of Bucklin, Kan., Tara Moore and Tonya DuPree, both of Dodge City, Kan., Tina Ketron of Fowler, Kan., and Brinda Chambers of Bartlesville; five brothers, Daniel Ketron of Buffalo, Dustin Ketron of Woodward, George Ketron and Billy Ray Ketron, both of Dodge City, and David Ketron of Royse City; a sister, Sheila Lanke of Wellston; a stepdaughter, Jessica Espinosa of Bartlesville; seven grandsons; and 10 granddaughters.